First car models approved for £1,500 discount to turbocharge the move to electric - RAC comment

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Following the Government’s announcement that the first car models have been approved for the Electric Car Grant, RAC head of policy Simon Williams said: “It’s great to see the first qualifying models announced for the Government’s new Electric Car Grant. Not only does this mean more drivers will benefit from the lower cost of running an electric vehicle, but it’s hopefully the sign of more to come from other manufacturers in the weeks ahead. With nearly 1.6m battery electric vehicles on the road already, it’s a real boost for the switch to electric.” 

 

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